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Trump Calls DSA “Godless Communists,” Labels Communism Cancer

6/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that communism is a “cancer” spreading across the U.S. during his Faith & Freedom Coalition speech.
He called the Democratic Socialists of America “hardcore, godless communists” and claimed they would close churches and kill people if elected.
The remarks followed DSA victories in New York congressional and D.C. mayoral primaries.
Trump said his national approval is 39% with 59% disapproval as midterm elections near.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that communism is a “cancer” spreading across the U.S. during his Faith & Freedom Coalition speech.
He called the Democratic Socialists of America “hardcore, godless communists” and claimed they would close churches and kill people if elected.
The remarks followed DSA victories in New York congressional and D.C. mayoral primaries.
Trump said his national approval is 39% with 59% disapproval as midterm elections near.